Job Description:

Residential Childcare & Young People's Support Worker

📍 Newcastle
💷 £17.00 - £20.00 per Hour | Flexible Shifts Available

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in a young person's life?

We are currently recruiting Residential Childcare & Young People's Support Workers to support vulnerable children and young people across the Newcastle area. You will be supporting young people with a range of additional needs, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for caring and resilient individuals who are passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop independence, and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Residential Childcare & Young People's Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support within residential and community-based settings, ensuring young people feel safe, valued, and supported.

We can offer a variety of shift patterns, including:

• Day shifts
• Long day shifts
• Waking night shifts
• Sleep-in shifts
• Weekend work

Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week, with flexibility available across different shift patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Building positive, professional relationships with young people
• Supporting daily routines, education, and social activities
• Encouraging independence, life skills, and personal development
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour management
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Working collaboratively with families, schools, and healthcare professionals
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from candidates who are:

✅ Compassionate and understanding

✅ Reliable and committed

✅ Calm and resilient in challenging situations

✅ Adaptable and flexible with working hours

✅ Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people

✅ Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with children or young people
• SEND and SEMH support experience
• Residential childcare experience
• Youth work or mentoring experience
• Health and Social Care background
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Care Assistant, or looking to build a long-term career supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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